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Chicago Police Shooting Suspect Identified, Faces Felony Charges

Kewion Kingcade, 21, was shot by CPD after allegedly pointing a firearm at officers during a foot pursuit in Galewood; investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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Overview

  • Chicago Police officers responded to a large crowd disturbance in Galewood on Saturday night, leading to a foot pursuit and shooting incident.
  • The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Kewion Kingcade of Carol Stream, allegedly turned toward officers with a gun before being shot in the leg and hand.
  • Kingcade remains hospitalized in stable condition and faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault of a police officer and unlawful possession of a loaded weapon.
  • A weapon was recovered at the scene, and the officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative duty per CPD policy.
  • The CPD Investigative Response Team and the Civilian Office of Police Accountability are actively reviewing the use-of-force incident.